Three arrested at Holiday Lanes

Wednesday

Sep 29, 2010 at 12:01 AMSep 30, 2010 at 11:59 AM

WESTPORT — Three individuals were arrested following a disturbance at the Holiday Lanes Bowling Alley, 236 State Road in Westport on Sept. 17. Lieutenant Paul Holden was on a paid detail at that location and was directed by the lounge bartender that a male patron was being shut off from drinking.

WESTPORT — Three individuals were arrested following a disturbance at the Holiday Lanes Bowling Alley, 236 State Road in Westport on Sept. 17. Lieutenant Paul Holden was on a paid detail at that location and was directed by the lounge bartender that a male patron was being shut off from drinking.

That male was later identified as Andrew Chouinard, 21, of 532 Warren St., Fall River. The officer was escorting Mr. Chouinard out of the establishment when he became violent, spitting at the officer and yelling profanities.

Once outside, Mr. Chouinard struggled with the officer as he was being placed under arrest. A female in a vehicle, later identified as Yvonne Chouinard, 54, of 532 Warren St., drove up to the front of the establishment and attempted to free her relative from custody.

The woman struggled with the officer, who called for additional officers as the struggle continued. At the same time, another male, identified as Eric Bouchard, 26, also of the same address, brandished a knife and demanded that the officer "let go of his friend," a police spokesman said.

Mr. Bouchard was later located inside the establishment and arrested after Officers Marshall Ronco and Ryan Nickelson arrived to assist Lt. Holden.

Andrew Chouinard was charged with assault and battery on a police officer, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and malicious destruction of property. Yvonne Chouinard was charged with interfering with a police officer and disorderly conduct, and Eric Bouchard was charged with assault with a dangerous weapon (knife), disturbing the peace while armed, disorderly conduct, and interfering with a police officer, police reported.